Wolfpack Weekly
May 11, 2023
Important Dates
May
15-19- PTO Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week!
16- District Band Concert, 7:00pm, MSHS Auditorium
17- District Choir Jamboree, 7pm, MSHS Auditorium
23-24- Grade 5 Science MCAS
26- Early Release, Staff Professional Development
26- Memorial Day Program, Details Below
29- Memorial Day, No School
June
1- Grade 2 Walking Field Trip to HRD (details to follow)
2- PTO Bookstore, FNS Only, During Lunches
6- Scholastic Book Fair Family Night, 5-8pm, HRD
6- Art Show, 5:00-7:00pm, HRD
6- Chorus Concert, 7:00pm, HRD
7- HRD Classes Visit the Scholastic Book Fair
7- Sixth Grade Field Trip (details to follow)
8- Scholastic Book Fair Open 1-3pm, HRD
8- PTO Ice Cream Social (details to follow)
9- Field Day
12- Field Day Rain Date
12- PTO Meeting, 6:30pm, FNS Cafe
14- Sixth Grade Graduation (details to follow)
15- Last Day of School, Early Release (no lunch served)
Wolf Calls
We recognize these students for taking a "RISK" by being Responsible, Inclusive, Safe, and Kind!
Week of 5/8: Arianna, Amelia, Freya, Grace, Stella, Charlie, Colton, Ridley, Riley, Lilian, McKenna, Benjamin, Cora, Dante, Ainsley, Kevin, Ella
Next Week's Lunch Menu
Monday: Crispy Chicken Patty Sandwich
Tuesday: Cheese Stuffed Breadsticks
Wednesday: Beef Hot Dog
Thursday: Macaroni & Cheese
Friday: Cheese Pizza
Alternate Lunch: Cereal Fun Lunch
Memorial Day Program
On Friday, May 26th, Merrimac Schools will honor our local Service Members! If you have a Service Member in your family that you would like recognized, please fill out the form below and return to your child's school ASAP. Families are welcome to attend either event listed below.
Event Details:
HRD: 8:45- 9:15am
FNS: 9:45-10:15am
Each FNS grade level will perform a song. Select HRD students will perform.
Nurse Notes
We would like to inform you that students are no longer required to wear a mask in the Health Office. The emergency response to the pandemic has been discontinued, and the need for universal masking has been deemed unnecessary at this time. However, if a student displays symptoms where a mask would be appropriate, Nurse Lozier or Nurse Cossette may ask a student to wear a mask. In addition, a mask is still recommended to be worn on day 6-10 after a COVID diagnosis. If a student chooses to wear a mask, this decision will be respected and supported. Thank you!
Field Day!
Field Day will be held on Friday, June 9th (rain date Monday, June 12th). We are in need of volunteers to run stations. Click here to access the volunteer informational flyer (it is also below but you must open the s'more in your browser to download). To be a volunteer, you must have an active CORI on file. Click here to access the online CORI form. You can print and complete or download and type in the document. Once filled out, bring to the HRD or FNS Main Office with your license. This can take several days to complete, so please plan accordingly. We look forward to a fun event!
Parent/Guardian Input Form for 23-24 School Year
This information will be considered by Guidance, Administration, and Teachers as part of the 23-24 placement and scheduling process. We appreciate and value your input. Ultimately, the placement decision is made by administration. Teacher requests will not be permitted. Please complete and submit information due TOMORROW.
You can access the form here.
PTO Corner
Staff Appreciation Week
The PTO is celebrating all teachers and staff next week, May 15 - 19, and we need your help to make it a week to remember! Check out our flyer for full details.
Students can bring a thank you note, complete a fill in or coloring activity, or simply offer a compliment to any staff member all week! Print at home or grab one from the office.
Please check out the staff wish lists and consider purchasing an item on the list or offering a gift card.
Please sign up to donate a food item, gift card, or your time to help! bit.ly/3B5pIet
Thank you for helping us make this week a success!!
Introducing the 2023-2024 Merrimac PTO Board
President-Jackie Kelley
Vice President- Theresa Nunes
Vice President- Sara Vendshus
Vice President- Jennifer Roberts
Secretary- Maxine McGolderick
Treasurer- Tracy DeCresenzo
The PTO can’t wait to start collaborating with the school community to support students during the 2023-2024 school year!
Save The Date- Merrimac Goes Back To School!
Merrimac Goes Back to School will be held at the Sweetsir School on 8/31/23 from 2-4pm. Students will have a chance to visit their new classroom from 2-3pm, with the exception of Kindergarten which will meet their teacher outdoors in the courtyard. Kindergarten students will see their classroom during their orientation day. All children must be accompanied to their classroom by an adult. More details to come as the event gets closer!
School Supply Lists for 2023-2024
School supply lists for the 2023/2024 school year are up! (We know, we know — spring has just arrived and we’re already talking about the fall?! ) Did you know you can save time by buying what your student needs at the link below by June 15? It gets sent right to your door! Enjoy more pool time and less shopping this summer by getting your kit today! Access the lists here.
Merrimac PTO - Little Caesar’s Partnership
It’s easy to do anytime! Click the link, press “start shopping” and choose how you want your pizza: Hot ‘n Ready from our local store in Haverhill or a frozen kit shipped to you! For example, each kit sold gives $6 directly to the PTO. Order anytime — This is an ongoing fundraiser! Little Caesars Link